Derby County's impressive run of form in October has seen them nominated for two individual monthly awards.

Rams boss Gary Rowett is in the running for the Championship manager of the month prize, while skipper Richard Keogh is up for the division's player of the month accolade.

Rowett guided Derby to four wins out of four during October. They started the month with a 2-0 victory over arch rivals Nottingham Forest at Pride Park Stadium and followed that up with another home win, beating Sheffield Wednesday by the same scoreline.

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"October was the month in which Derby announced themselves as promotion contenders," said the EFL. "Four wins from four earned Rowett’s men a maximum 12 points but it was the manner of the victories he inspired at Norwich and Leeds which impressed most."

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"Outstanding in the East Midlands derby win over Nottingham Forest and cool-headed leader of a defence which conceded just two goals in four games," said the EFL. "The Derby captain is also bringing the ball into midfield more this season."